Travel

By road

Salisbury Racecourse is situated at the top of the hill between the villages of Netherhampton and Stratford Tony, about 4 miles west of Salisbury. Wilton is about 2 miles away.
The postcode of the racecourse is SP2 8PN for satellite navigation.

From London, take the M3 and join the A303 westbound, just after Basingstoke. There are three different roads off the A303 that lead down to Salisbury – the A338, the A345 and the A360. The last mentioned is joined about 1 mile after passing Stonehenge. This route is slightly longer in distance but it avoids going through Salisbury which can be slow at times. However, please note that the A303 can be extremely busy on Friday afternoons, with holiday traffic heading west, so one of the other routes (A338 or A345) are likely to be better ways to the course on Fridays.

Once on the A360 proceed for about 5 miles and turn right where it is signed Wilton, HQ Land Forces and Park & Ride. Go over the mini-roundabout outside HQ Land Forces and go down the hill to another roundabout. Turn left at that roundabout. Brown tourism signs to the racecourse can be used from there on.

If the A338 or A345 route has been taken – look out for the brown tourism sign which gives the appropriate route as you approach the City’s ring road. It will say ‘For Salisbury Racecourse follow A36 Warminster’. Please note this sign is just appropriate for drivers who have come down the A338 or A345.

From Southampton, take the A36 northbound and follow the brown tourism signs as you approach Salisbury.

From the West, come off the A303 at Deptford and take the A36 southbound towards Wilton and Salisbury, and then follow the brown tourism signs.

By rail

Salisbury railway station is on several major routes and can be reached from the following:

• London Waterloo – about 1 hr 30 mins
• Basingstoke – about 40 mins
• Southampton Central - about 35 mins
• Portsmouth Harbour – about 1 hr 30 mins
• Bristol Temple Meads – about 1 hr 10 mins
• Yeovil Junction – about 50 mins

For train information and times visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

The railway station is about 4 miles away from the racecourse and a single taxi journey is about £10 and takes about 15 minutes.

Please note that the racecourse puts on a free bus service from the railway station and the bus station. (See below).

By bus

Salisbury Racecourse puts a free bus service from the railway station and bus station, up to the racecourse, in partnership with Wilts & Dorset Buses. The departure times for each race meeting as are follows:

Buses will depart from the racecourse back to Salisbury railway station and bus station, 15 minutes after the 'off time' of the last race.

On 10 & 24 July there will be an additional bus departing from the racecourse at 10.15pm.

On 20 August there will be an additional bus departing from the racecourse at 9.15pm.

By helicopter

Helicopter landing is permitted at Salisbury Racecourse with prior permission from the racecourse office only.

Parking

Car parking

There are several car parks and they are all free at Salisbury Racecourse. There is normally plenty of parking across the site, however, please follow the directions of the car parking stewards on racedays. On busier days, and particularly weekend race meetings, it can become a bit congested as you approach the course, so a little extra time for journeys is advisable.

Coach parking

Coach parking is located adjacent to the pull up area about 200 metres after the winning line. Coach parking is free, but coach drivers will be asked to fill in a simple Coach Security Pass on arrival. Picnics are permitted but barbecues or more formal catering is not, without prior consent of the racecourse management. For health and safety reasons no glassware may be used for drinks consumption, in the coach park. For any further advice, please contact Lin White at the racecourse office.

Taxis

Taxis are often in high demand on racedays particularly immediately after a race meeting has finished, and it is advisable to book. Try United Taxis - 01722 506070, Value Cars - 01722 505050 or City Cabs - 01722 423000

Hotels / B&Bs

There are a number of hotels and B&Bs in the area. Please click on this link for details:
http://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/salisbury/where-to-stay